It would be amazing if anyone is still reading this after how neglectful I've been to this blog!
It has been quite hectic this last month. I ended my second clinical of acute care physical therapy and the very next day, I flew out to the St. Ignatius Retreat House in Ridgefield, CT for a 5 day silent women's retreat. (Yes, we were actually fairly close to the tragic school shootings when they occurred. That retreat and the shootings showed me, in different ways, the very real presence of the prince of this world amongst us). It was my first Ignatian retreat and I had my very first General Confession on this retreat. It was an absolutely wonderful experience and I will definitely do a post about it soon!
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| This retreat house was a former Jesuit retreat house, then an American Seminary for the SSPX, and then in 1987, it became an Ignatian retreat house. |
Wedding planning has been moving at a faster rate of late. We finally have a solid date (July 6, 2013), the church where the Nuptial Mass will be is finally settled, and our venue for the reception has been booked! Hurray!
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| St. Stanislaus, Milwaukee, WI |
Now comes the task of obtaining addresses, getting the wedding dress altered, settling on bridesmaid dresses (so difficult!), and all the other various and sundry details!
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| I love the elegance of this dress |
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| I love 50s style dresses |
Anthony's sister, Mary, generously offered to make our cake, which is super exciting! You can see some cakes she has made in the past here! She is immensely talented and should open her own shop!
In any case, I hope to give you all a more substantial post soon!
Anthony and I wish everyone a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year!
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The Adoration of the Child, 1518Antonio Allegri da Correggio |
With Love and Prayers,
Andrea Rose
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| My favorite title of Mary: Mystical Rose Link to photo |
